Corvallis Municipal Court cases in Benton County, Corvallis, OR
Corvallis Municipal Court is a municipal, limited-jurisdiction court serving the City of Corvallis, Oregon. It adjudicates cases arising within city limits under city ordinances and selected state violation and misdemeanor laws, providing a forum for lower-level offenses separate from the Benton County Circuit Court. Common case types include traffic violations, parking citations, city code and nuisance violations (such as animal control, noise, and property maintenance), and certain misdemeanor offenses prosecuted by the city. The court does not handle felony prosecutions, family law matters, probate, or general civil lawsuits, which are heard in the state circuit court.
Corvallis Municipal Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Municipal |
| County: | Benton |
| Street Address: | 560 SW Madison Ave |
| City: | Corvallis |
| Zip Code: | 97333 |
| Phone: | (541) 766-6948 |
| Hours: | 8AM - 5PM (M,W,Th, F), 12NN - 5PM (T) |
| Website URL: | corvallisoregon.gov/finance/page/municipal-court |
| Email: | FNMuniCourt@corvallisoregon.gov |
| About / Additional Info: | The Corvallis Municipal Court offers timely and accurate judicial services for citizens who have been cited into Municipal Court for minor traffic and criminal citations or for parking citations in the City of Corvallis. Municipal Court staff provide information to customers regarding court processes and procedures by telephone and on a walk-in basis. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Corvallis Municipal Court
Corvallis Municipal Court provides local adjudication for city matters. It:
- Handles traffic and parking citations, municipal code violations, and certain misdemeanors occurring within city limits.
- Processes case filings and records (pleas, motions, attorney appearances, discovery, continuance requests).
- Conducts arraignments, pretrial conferences, bench and jury trials, sentencings, compliance/review hearings, and warrant proceedings.
- Manages payments (online, mail, in person), payment plans, and collections; oversees court-ordered community service and probation compliance.
- Administers jury services, including summons, qualification, postponements, check-in, and juror compensation.
- Provides records/certified copies, interpreter services, ADA accommodations, and general case information.
Protective orders: Family Abuse Prevention Act or stalking protective orders are not issued by the Municipal Court; file in Benton County Circuit Court.